Fraser Yachts has announced the passing of “long-standing and greatly respected” sales broker Ken Burden.
With over 50 years of experience in the industry, Burden was instrumental in a number of major yacht sales across the globe.
“[Ken] certainly played a great part in our company’s success,” said Fraser CEO Raphael Sauleau. “He will be remembered for his great spirit and kindness. Our hearts go out to his family at this time.”
Fraser Broker Stuart Larsen led the tributes and memories amongst the Fraser team, commenting: “I have known Ken for coming on 35 years. Together we did some crazy deals in Australia, all remotely. One I remember well was with a 40 metre Lloyds-built yacht that had been seized by a bank. With the time differences between France, Fort Lauderdale and Sydney, I don’t think any of us got much sleep for a month…But we did sell three 40 metre yachts which was quite the news back then."
“With Ken’s connections to Turkey and mine to New Zealand, we also sold a 77 metre unfinished yacht there that is now called Victorious.”
Burden passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on May 4.